Electrified chemical reactor for fast release of hydrogen (H2) from liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) for generator set (genset). H2 genset testing on a ship (Port of Future).

The Port of Antwerp is a major industrial port worldwide, and is committed to act as a pioneer in the hydrogen economy on a European scale. The limiting factor in the hydrogen economy is an efficient storage method. State-of-the-art H2 storage systems are in the form of compressed gas (200 to 700 bar), or liquefied (20 K). To achieve such high pressures and low temperature, up to 30% of the energy in the H2 can be consumed. A better option is to rely on LOHCs (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers), which can safely store up to 7 % wt. H2, and allow for easy H2 transport (potentially via the existing oil infrastructure). However, the design of a H2 release system from LOHC is far from trivial. Process intensification provides the most interesting approach to tackle the challenges related to the H2 release (large amount of gas generated). In this project, we will demonstrate an electrified centrifugal H2 release reactor. Electricity will be used as a decarbonised source of energy.

Keywords:REACTORS, HYDROGEN STORAGE

Disciplines:Reacting systems, (Bio)chemical reactors, Intensification